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Video
Dies Irae: Hilary Hahn performs Ysaÿe

2021-09-24T09:15:00Z

The violinist performs Ysaÿe Sonata for Solo Violin no.2 ‘Obsession’
Focus
Ysaÿe’s early compositions

2021-09-22T13:40:00Z

Andrew Morris explores the early life and compositions of Eugène Ysaÿe, in this extract from July 2008
Focus
Eugène Ysaÿe: instruments, repertoire and recordings

2021-09-21T13:30:00Z

Read about the tools of the great violinist’s trade in this extract from January 2011
Focus
From the Archive: September 1901

2021-09-20T12:30:00Z

The Strad’s regular correspondent ‘Lancastrian’ (Dr William Hardman) gives his impressions of Eugène Ysaÿe, then at the height of his powers
Review
Diana Tishchenko: Strangers in Paradise

2020-03-07T15:25:00Z

Prize-winning violinist demonstrates her mettle in an eloquent recital
Review
Rosanne Philippens: Biber, Bach, Enescu, Ysaÿe

2019-07-17T00:00:00Z

A bold, daring, semi-improvised programme that is intensely powerful
News
Updated: Lost Ysaÿe sonata receives first performance by Philippe Graffin

2018-05-21T09:06:00Z

Manuscript fascimile and transcript for lost unfinished Ysaÿe sonata now available to view online

All ysaye articles

Dies Irae: Hilary Hahn performs Ysaÿe

Ysaÿe’s early compositions

Eugène Ysaÿe: instruments, repertoire and recordings

From the Archive: September 1901

Diana Tishchenko: Strangers in Paradise

Rosanne Philippens: Biber, Bach, Enescu, Ysaÿe

Updated: Lost Ysaÿe sonata receives first performance by Philippe Graffin